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Food of the gods: Dr. Maya Roseman shares a technique for preparing eggplant with a fried texture, using almost no oil and adding high-quality protein. The entire tray contains only 200 calories.

Lifestyle influencers have discovered a simple trick to fight food waste: placing a dry sponge in the vegetable drawer. This budget-friendly hack helps keep the refrigerator clean and extends the shelf life of your produce.

It's hard to miss the colorful trend that has swept TikTok: freeze a fruit, preferably watermelon or melon, add cream - and turn it into a sorbet. We checked if it's really worth the mess in the kitchen.

In the latest episode of "MasterChef: Dream Team," Gal Kaspers chose to cook grouper, calling it "the most expensive fish in nature." After receiving offers on Instagram to purchase the fish for her, the contestant humorously clarified that she is perfectly capable of providing for herself.

For years, Zion Winery was identified mainly with Kiddush wines and grape juice. In recent years, a completely different revolution has been quietly taking place there: wines at 40 and 60 shekels are repeatedly winning medals at the prestigious Decanter competition, including two gold medals this year.

You don't need a complicated dish to put together a festive pot: soft beef meatballs with caramelized onion and zucchini cook alongside potatoes in a sweet and spiced tomato sauce. 15 minutes of preparation, and the pot does the rest.

Moshav Tsofar in the Arava has become an unexpected culinary destination. At the 'Arava' distillery, dates rejected for marketing are transformed into unique, high-quality spirits, including refined arak, gin, and brandy.

The legendary sushi institution that was one of the pioneers of Japanese cuisine in Israel will close, bringing an end to a glorious chapter at 7 Shenkar Street. All the details regarding the decision by the Gav-Yam company and the date the doors will close.

Following reports that the restaurant would close its doors at the end of the month, a deeper look reveals a more complex reality. The beloved institution is indeed ending its contract at the current location, but it remains alive and kicking. Here are the details.

The contestants on "MasterChef: Dream Team" received a surprising challenge, and were asked to get into the head of Chef Eyal Shani and prepare a dish inspired by him. Eliav shone with an elegant execution, Bar prepared a dish that, according to the judges, was on the verge of perfection – and Eden brought a twist with a comforting soup. These are the recipes.

Fish roasted in butter and wine with cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, cloud challah that will soak up all its sauce, as well as a lettuce salad with a precise vinaigrette, potato gratin, and the trendiest dessert that no one in the world would refuse. After a meal like this, you can absolutely present a bill.

"Dream Team" brought back some of the most beloved contestants who have ever stepped into the "MasterChef" kitchen, and it seems they have quickly gotten back into the swing of things. At the end of a tense elimination challenge where they were asked to cook inspired by Eyal Shani's fish pasta, this is who ended their journey in the competition.

About two months before his audition for "MasterChef", Bar Levi's mother passed away after a battle with a serious illness. Now, back in the kitchen for the "Dream Team" season, Levi shares his feelings: "Mom inspired me to become a cook, and I feel that she is here with me, watching over me."

Aviva Pivko, a veteran contestant from the first season of MasterChef, returns to the kitchen for the new "Dream Team" season. With her signature competitiveness and confidence, she aims to win while showing viewers that she is not as intimidating as she appears.

After capturing the hearts of viewers in the eighth season, Kosta Osadchy received another chance to fulfill his dream and win "MasterChef". Following a tense evening, he ended his journey in the competition, and in an interview with "Morning News" he summarized the experience and shared his thoughts on the judges' critiques.

The new Davo Pro DSM5455 is relatively compact, less powerful, and significantly cheaper than the model we have used for years. We kneaded dough from a kilo of flour, whipped, mixed, and tested it — can a 1,890 shekel mixer really give the home baker everything they need? The answer surprised us.

Manal Ismail was one of the standouts of 'MasterChef', and she managed to realize her talent in a successful pop-up that became a restaurant in central Tel Aviv. Now she returns to the kitchen where it all began, and in an interview with +12 she talks about the desire to close a circle, the path she has taken, and the approach that guides her: 'In any situation, I feel I have won'.

A team of leading chefs and culinary experts selected eight European cities with exceptional food scenes for Travel + Leisure, providing recommendations for restaurants and markets.

The contestants of "MasterChef - Dream Team" have reached the moment when the competition truly begins: the first elimination challenge of the season. They were asked to prepare the dish for which they came to the competition. Eliav Sasson prepared a basbousa that garnered praise, and Haim Cohen surprised with a seductive Crepe Suzette. Here are the recipes.

Tired of throwing away bunches of parsley and cilantro that wilted in the fridge right after you bought them? Meet the simple trick that will save you money and change your entire kitchen routine.

What was missing in Jerusalem is exactly what we found in Mola Botani and Mola Aquarium, twin cafe-restaurants that are jumping on the buffet trend and offering worthy (and kosher) breakfasts and lunches in the busy leisure complexes in the capital. What do they eat there and is it worth the pricing?

The cooking show returned to the screen about a week ago, and alongside wonderful cooks and appetizing dishes, the dramatic elimination moments also returned. At the end of an elimination task where contestants were asked to cook the dish they absolutely had to have the judges taste before they left, we got the first contestant to leave the competition.

None of the former contestants who arrived at "MasterChef: Dream Team" want to be the first to go home, so the first elimination challenge of the season is the most stressful of all. Tonight, while Eliav Sasson works on the dish he hopes will keep him in the competition, he takes the opportunity to throw a jab at judges Avi Biton and Yuval Ben Neria.

Sometimes it seems that the culinary dream of every person is to sit by the sea, enjoy a drink, and eat fried fish. The new Melah Mayim restaurant on Gordon Beach in Tel Aviv promises to fulfill this dream.

For two weeks, Tair Mordoch felt pain in her jaw and had difficulty breathing, until she arrived at the hospital with a 98% blockage in a heart artery and almost died. After surviving, she realized that one must do exactly what causes stress and butterflies in the stomach - and decided to return to "MasterChef: Dream Team": "Life here is not a dress rehearsal."

Finding a festive main course is easy, but side dishes require a delicate balance between simplicity and festivity. We have selected options that are not only delicious but also healthy.

A massive and luxurious new branch of the Asian chain Frame is set to open on HaBarzel Street in Tel Aviv, taking over the location formerly occupied by the Shipudei Tzipora kebab shop. The chain's veteran branch on Raoul Wallenberg Street will close as part of this transition.

Moments before the first elimination on "MasterChef: Dream Team," chef Eyal Shani told in an interview what is special about the contestants who came to compete for the trophy for the second time, shared what has changed in his judging over the years, and addressed the storm he caused among food influencers.

Kosta Osadchy left "MasterChef" during the eighth season when his wife went into labor. Now, after moving to Cyprus with his family, he returns to the project to continue the journey he once had to cut short: "I felt like I was halfway there."

Rosh Hashanah is not just about honey; it is also about fruits, chocolate, and everything that makes your year sweet. The possibilities are endless, and we have curated a list of impressive desserts that will be the talk of your holiday table until Passover. And yes, honey cake is included.

Almost three years after being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Emily Damari recreated a dish yesterday that one of the terrorists used to make for her in captivity under subhuman conditions, using high-quality ingredients this time. She describes it as a "victory dish," a kind of pan-pizza without dough.

A rooftop facing the sea, a pool, a DJ, and an open kitchen: Chef Idan "Pompi" Bushari has returned with "Ça To", a kosher restaurant that opened a little over two months ago. We arrived to check what's on the plate and whether Ashdod has received a new place worth knowing.

Difficult news has reached Eilat: David Bizaui, one of the owners of the "Shibolim" chain, which operates a restaurant and bakery in the city, has passed away. His wife and business partner, Valeria Bizaui, said goodbye to him in a poignant message: "The pain is great and the words are few."

The British premium brand and the Vaniglia chain are launching a series of intriguing green desserts nationwide, with prices starting at 22 shekels.

Summer doesn't really cancel dinner; it just significantly lowers the motivation to prepare it. We have found 3 filling, quick, and light salads that get the job done without turning the kitchen into a sauna or leaving anyone feeling weighed down at the end of the day.

Tucked away in a 160-year-old complex in the Nahalat Shiva neighborhood, Casual Cafe is the heart of Jerusalem's bohemian scene. Offering specialty coffee, creative breakfasts, and a wine bar, it is a must-visit spot with a unique, relaxed atmosphere.

All you need, at least according to videos circulating online (including one from an Italian grandmother we particularly liked), is a cardboard box and some baking soda - and the potatoes are supposed to stay fresh for months and even a year. Sounds almost too good to be true? We checked.

Processed foods are an affordable and convenient way to add healthy nutrients. The fact that they are processed does not necessarily mean they are unhealthy - studies even prove the opposite.

Toto Batshon, owner of a popular fish restaurant in Tel Aviv, has radically changed his business model. The venue is now a self-service fast-food joint, with the crispy fish sandwich becoming the star of the menu.

When contestants for whom food is already their profession face them, Eyal Shani and Michal Ansky know that every critique on "MasterChef: Dream Team" requires a bit more thought. In an interview with +12, they talk about the responsibility of judging, explain why the viewers' trust is so important, and also admit that TikTok recipes might intrigue them, but they certainly don't make them fall in...